DVD - Urban Underground (2 DVD set) by J.C Sum

Performed by J C Sum, "Urban Underground", is a formal close-up magic show that weaves masterfully structured routines that showcase a diverse range of plots, effects and props into a seamless modern close-up performance.

In this two-volume DVD set, J C shares his show structure, original routining, presentations, techniques and the extensive show/ case set-up that go into making the close-up show possible. 'Magic Babe' Ning joins J C in this DVD in a unique video presentation of the material and together the duo shares their thoughts on contemporary close-up magic performance.

Students of the art who enjoy the works of magicians such as Albert Goshman, Paul Gertner, John Cornelius and Dominique Duvivier, all who have presented sit-down close-up shows, will appreciate the thinking and routining behind "Urban Underground".

While designed as a complete show, all of the individual routines can be performed as stand-alone acts and feature multiples handlings, endings and ideas. The methods, techniques and the thinking can be applied to any type of close-up magic performance from walk around to formal shows.

• • Intro
• • Full Performance of the "Urban Underground" show (30min)
• • Intro/ How to sell a formal close-up show in today's "street magic" market
• • Case Set-up
• • Bonus Interview on Modern Close-up Magic
• • Detailed Explanations of the entire "Urban Underground" show with bonus alternative endings for multiple routines
• • Credits/ References List - All ideas, presentations, techniques and methods credited to respective creators
• • Props List - List of all props used in "Urban Underground" and where to obtain them

Silver Teleportation 2.0
A two-time "Coins Across" routine featuring super clean "3-Fly" and "in-the-hands" phases.

The Elusive Pea
A complete 6-phase "Three Shell Game" routine that plays big!

Inverted Aces
A triumph-style Four Ace routine with three kickers

4 x 3
An incredible 3-phase coin assembly that gets more impossible each time

International Passage
A multi-climax coin box/ coins through table routine

Dice Explosion
J C's award-winning show closer

Running Time Approximately: 120min